JP2002360752A - Target hitting game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a target hitting game device by which one person or a plurality of persons can play the game, and a competition effect can be increased. SOLUTION: This target hitting game device is equipped with sixteen divided target sections 12A to 12P, a ball hitting detecting section 14, and a control section 20. In this case, the sixteen divided target sections 12A to 12P are provided in a vertical main body frame 11 in such a manner that a player can hit them using a ball from a ball feeding section 16. The ball hitting detecting section 14 is loaded on the main body frame, and transmits a detecting signal that the ball has hit the target section to the control section 20. The control section 20 grasps the number of remaining balls, and displays the number on a remaining ball number displaying section 15C. In addition, a play method detecting section 22A and a competition monitoring section 15 are provided. In this case, the play method detecting section 22A detects that the game is played by a single player, or by a plurality of players. The competition monitoring section 15 indicates the player whose ball hitting turn has come, and shows the hitting results of respective players. The control section 20 has a competition monitor control section 26 which operates the competition monitoring section when the game is played by a plurality of players.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention is intended to be played by one player, but is focused on playing with a plurality of players competing for accuracy of pitching. However, it is possible to take into account unexpected luck in achieving bingo. The present invention relates to a hit game device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a game played by hitting a ball from a distant place, a game of aiming at the navel of a large demon doll and throwing the ball has been well known for a long time. Game devices that play like a game by throwing a ball in a manner similar to a strike zone have also been developed.

[0003] This new game apparatus is aimed at, for example, stroking out nine target sections alone by using a predetermined number of balls, and competing with a plurality of players. In such a case, the game is used in such a way that the player alternately struts out and competes for the total points.

[0004]

In a conventional general hitting game device, when two or three friends play with this game device, one player plays a game by using a predetermined number of balls. There is an inconvenience that another person must wait until the game is over and cannot compete with each other during one game.

[0005] The present invention has been devised in view of the above, and in addition to being able to enjoy alone, a plurality of players can also compete and enjoy each other during one game, thereby enhancing the sense of competition. It is an object of the present invention to provide a target hitting game device that can be configured to achieve a bingo state or the like and achieve a single ball reversal or a high score.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a hitting game device according to the present invention comprises a ball supply means for supplying a predetermined number of balls to a player, and a ball supply means provided vertically or on a footrest. Inside the body frame supported at an angle,
A distant player is provided so as to be able to aim using the ball from the ball supply means, a plurality of section target portions each having a sign, and mounted on the main body frame, and the ball hits the section target section. And a ball hit detection means for sending a ball hit detection signal to the control means, and receiving a ball hit detection signal from the ball hit detection means to determine which section target portion has hit and store it. Control means for judging that the ball has not come out if a ball hit detection signal for the remaining target section is not sent from the ball hit detection means even if a predetermined time has elapsed from the ball feeding time by the ball feeding means. Further, a play method detecting unit for detecting whether the player is playing one person or plural players, and instructing the player in the order of pitching, A battle monitor for displaying results, and the control means includes a battle monitor control unit for activating the battle monitor when the play mode detection unit detects a multi-player play. .

[0007] Therefore, in the hit game device according to the present invention, even a single player can enjoy the game, but by detecting the play of a plurality of players by the play method detecting section, the match monitor section is activated and a plurality of players can play during one game. In order to be able to compete with each other at the same time, each player's performance can be checked on the battle monitor unit at each turn, and the sense of competition can be enhanced,
In addition, it is possible to hit the section target portion so as to be in a bingo state, so that one-ball reversal and a high score can be obtained, so that entertainment can be enhanced.

[0008] The section target section is constituted by a translucent section target section provided on the front surface of a ball receiving plate vertically supported on the rear portion of the main body frame, and individually provided with a light emitting means behind. The control means can be configured to turn off the corresponding light emitting means that was lit before hitting when the ball hit detection signal is sent. By turning off the light emitting means, the player can clearly confirm the hit of the ball, By utilizing this light emitting means, it is possible to indicate that the state is close to the bingo state.

The partition target section is individually mounted on the main body frame in a rearwardly tiltable state, and the partition target section hit by a ball and falling rearward is configured to operate the ball hit detection means, Since the hitting section target falls down, the sense of accomplishment aimed at can be enhanced, and the hit of the ball can be confirmed by mechanically pressing the ball hit detection means with the falling section target. .

The play mode detecting section comprises a detecting section for detecting the number of inserted coins or the number of inserted cards. When detecting a plurality of coins or a plurality of cards and detecting a multi-player game, the competition monitor control section sets When the control means determines that the player's pitch does not hit the section target section, the match monitor section is configured to give an instruction to perform a pitch change to another player, and is sold collectively at the playground. Use of various amusement devices Coins and cards can be shared and played on the basic hitting game device, which enhances convenience, and on the other hand, the control means determines that the ball has been thrown off, so that the battle monitor unit can be surely used. Can be notified of the pitch change.

[0011] The play mode detecting section is composed of a plurality of push button switches with a lamp, and when a plurality of players are detected by the number of times that the push button switches are turned on and the lamps are turned on, the match monitor control section sets When the control means determines that the player's pitch does not hit the section target portion, the match monitor portion is configured to give an instruction to perform a pitch change to another player, and a service game for playing free of charge. It is suitable for providing a basic hitting game device as a device or for confirming the number of participants after paying a play fee in advance, and that the number of participants can be reliably grasped by turning on a lamp, and on the other hand, control means By judging that the pitch has been missed, the match monitor section is informed of the change of pitch reliably, and the change is linked with the match monitor section and the push button is pressed. It can also be configured to inform in the blink of an switch on the lamp.

[0012] The battle monitor section includes a battle monitor,
A stage display unit and a stage quota number display unit;
Further, when the ball hit detection means detects a multiplayer play, the control means divides the plurality of section target portions into a plurality of stages, sets a target number in each stage, and sets the target number through the match monitor control portion. The current stage is displayed on the display unit, and the number of quotas on the display stage is displayed on the stage quota number display unit. When the quota is achieved, the result is displayed on the battle monitor and a predetermined number of balls is added. Thus, the ball supply means is controlled as described above. For example, 9 to 16 section target sections are divided into about 3 stages, and 3 to 5 section target sections have 6 to 10 holding sections in one stage. If the ball is cleared, the battle monitor controlled by the battle monitor control unit, the stage display unit and the number of stage quotas display unit, By displaying the information on the number display means and clarifying the short-term goal, it is possible to increase the fighting spirit and to obtain a high score while maintaining a large number of remaining balls You can strive to.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, a representative embodiment of a target game apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a two-player hit game device according to a representative embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 2 and 3 show flowcharts of playing the same hit game device. FIG. 3 shows the latter half of the first half.

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, a hit game device 1 in which two players hit a ball at a section target portion arranged in a strike zone away from a softball ball, and compete with each other to obtain a high score. Is a target main body 10, a battle monitor section 15 installed on the target main body 10, a ball supply section 16 near the pitching position distant from the target main body 10, and the ball supply section 1
6, a start button 20A for starting the game provided near the pitching position, a play method detecting unit 22A for checking the number of players, a printer 22B for printing out the final result, an audio output device (speaker) 22C, And a control unit 20 for controlling the overall operation of the basic hitting game device 1.

The target body 10 is supported substantially vertically on a footrest, and has a substantially square body frame 11 when viewed from the front.
And a ball receiving plate 12 that is vertically buffered and supported at the rear thereof, is divided into 16 equal parts in the vertical and horizontal directions, and has light-transmissive section target portions 12A to 12P numbered from 1 to 16 arranged on the front,
Light emitting devices 13A to 13P composed of light emitting diodes individually provided on the rear surfaces of these section target portions 12A to 12P.
And a ball hit detection unit 14 for detecting which of the partitions 12A to 12P the ball has hit.
A lattice frame can be provided along the boundary of each of the section target portions 12A to 12P. However, if two to four sheets are to be removed, no lattice frame is provided. The target body 10
May be supported at an angle.

The ball receiving plate 12 is made of a transparent polycarbonate plate which is strong against impact, and is numbered from 1 to 16 in order from the upper left corner to the lower right corner in a front view. 12P. Light-emitting device 1 individually provided on the rear surface of each partition
3A to 13P are constituted by a large number of light emitting diodes arranged in a circle surrounding a number, and in this embodiment, the one hit by the ball disappears, the one selected as an option or the one in a bingo state, Further, at the time of perfection (for example, all the 16 target sections 12A in 3 stages)
１２12P) to blink for several seconds.

The ball hit detection unit 14 is provided in the main body frame 1.
The transmission type photoelectric tube sensors XS1 to XS7, YS arranged at an appropriate pitch so as to allow two punches in consideration of the size of the ball on each of the left and right vertical columns and the upper and lower horizontal beams.
1 to YS7, the position of the phototube sensor where the ball blocks the detection light is determined by the matrix circuit of the control unit 20, and one or two section target units 12A to 12P hit by the ball are specified. It is configured as follows.

The battle monitor section 15 shows the performance of each player even when the players are replaced. The start monitor section 15 lights up all at the start, blinks only the playing side and turns off the light when hitting, and the waiting side displays the performance. Competition monitors 15A and 15B, which are lit as shown, and the number of quotas at each stage.
C, the display is switched when the player is replaced, and a score to add and display a predetermined score and a high score monitor 15D each time a hit is made during the play, and the current stage are shown, and starting from stage 1 (ST1). Each time the quota is cleared, ST2 and ST3 are up, and the stage monitor 15E which can also display the pitching ball speed and the 12 remaining balls are displayed. 12 and a remaining ball monitor 15F.

The control unit 20 includes a control box 21
A, which controls the game sequence described later and controls the ball supply unit 16 so that even if a predetermined time has elapsed since the ball was supplied by the ball supply unit A, the ball hit detection signal for the remaining section target unit is sent to the ball hit detection unit 14. The main control circuit 21 determines that the ball is not coming out from the target, the target control unit 24 is distributed to the target body 10 and controls the ball hit detection unit 14, and the LEDs control the light emitting devices 13A to 13P.
It comprises a first sub-control circuit 23 having a display control section 25 and a second sub-control circuit 26 of the match monitor control section provided to the match monitor section 15. Main control circuit 21
Controls the play method detecting unit 22A for checking the number of players using cards and coins, a printer 22B for printing out the final result, and an audio output device 22C.

A description will now be given of how to use the game of the hit game device 1 for two-player battle of the representative embodiment. First of all, the features of the game are as follows: 1) During the game, two cards can be removed and a bingo reach function is provided, and [Strike], [Bingo], [2
When the game is over, say "Game Set", "Fanfare", and "Please take a grade print". (It is also configured so that a high score can be obtained by hitting the target section specified by the opponent.) 2) Dividing the 16 section target sections 12A to 12P into stages selected from 1 to 6 Set the number of hit quotas for each stage and clear them to provide the remaining ball replenishment service (there is also a voice announcement).

3) A function of outputting a game result and a game number count by a printer.

4) Display of pitching ball speed by the added ball speed sensor.

5) A score calculation function and a high score display function based on hits.

6) In the case of a one-player game, balls are continuously thrown at intervals of 3 to 5 seconds.

7) Rules for a two-player game: 7-1) Each player starts with 10 balls at first, throws consecutively when hit, and switches players by mistake.

7-2) In stage 1 (ST1), the hit quota is set to 5 and a clear 5 remaining balls service is provided.

7-3) In stage 2 (ST2), the hit quota is set to 3 and the remaining 3 clear balls are serviced.

7-4) In stage 3 (ST3) to stage 6 (ST6), the hit quota is set to three, and three clear balls are provided.

The main game progress steps (steps) installed as a program in the storage section of the main control circuit 21 will be described with reference to FIGS.

When the power is turned on (S1), the idling display is started (S2), and the light emitting devices 1 of the section target portions 12A to 12P are turned on.
By blinking 3A to 13P, two-player play is confirmed by inserting two coins in the play mode detection unit (S3). After confirming that the start button 20A has been pressed (S4), the battle monitors 15A and 15B are turned on. Next, the idling display is stopped (S5), the blinking of the remaining ball monitor 15F is stopped (S6), and the game is started with sound effects (S7). The remaining ball monitor 15F is sequentially turned on (S8), and a sound of [play ball] is generated (S9). At each stage, pitching is performed (S10), and it is checked whether or not the ball hits the target (S11). If hit, the pitching is continued, and if it is off, the opponent is replaced (S12).

Next, it is checked whether all the balls have been used up (S13), and if affirmative, the process proceeds to step S21. If negative, one lamp of the remaining ball monitor 15F flashes (S14), and the ball discharge timing. (S15), and receives the hit information (S16).

Next, it is checked whether or not the target portion that has not yet been hit has been hit (S17).
Returning to step 13, if affirmative, it is checked whether all the target portions have been hit (S18). If affirmative, the process proceeds to step S21, and if negative, that is, if the hit is still in the middle, a hit sound effect is output (S19).

Next, a bingo or a reach is checked to produce a sound effect at the time of achievement, and a lamp is blinked (S2).
0). When all the target parts are hit, in step 21, an effect corresponding to the result is generated (S21), and the result is printed (S2).
2) Wait for the next game to start.

When the next game is started, the process returns to before step S2, and the above sequence is restarted.

In the above embodiment, the two-player play has been described for convenience.
B can be shared and used by three or more people.

Further, the partitioning target portions 12A to 12P can be constituted by a reversible mechanical type instead of an electro-optical type.

[0038]

As is clear from the above description, the target game apparatus of the present invention has the following excellent effects. Ball supply means for supplying a predetermined number of balls to the player, and a main body frame vertically supported on a leg base,
A distant player is provided so as to be able to aim using the ball from the ball supply means, a plurality of section target portions each having a sign, and mounted on the main body frame, and the ball hits the section target section. And a ball hit detection means for sending a ball hit detection signal to the control means, and receiving a ball hit detection signal from the ball hit detection means to determine which section target portion has hit and store it. Control means for determining that a ball hit detection signal has not been sent from the ball hit detection means to the remaining target section even if a predetermined time has elapsed since the ball feeding means provided the ball. Further, a play method detecting unit for detecting whether the player is playing one person or plural players, and instructing the player in the order of pitching, A battle monitor unit for displaying results is provided, and the control means has a battle monitor control unit that activates the battle monitor unit when the play method detection unit detects a multiplayer play. So that one player can enjoy it, but by detecting a multi-player play by the play method detecting unit, the battle monitor unit is operated so that a plurality of players can enjoy each other in one game. Each player's performance can be checked on the battle monitor section at each turn, and the sense of battle can be enhanced.Also, it can be hit against the division target section so that it is in a bingo state, and one throw reversal and high score are obtained Entertainment can be enhanced.

The above-mentioned section target section is constituted by a translucent section target section provided on the front surface of a ball receiving plate vertically supported on the rear part of the above-mentioned main body frame. If the control means is configured to turn off the corresponding light emitting means which was turned on before the hit signal is sent, if the light emitting means is turned off, the player can clearly confirm the hit of the ball. Using the light emitting means, it is possible to indicate that the state is close to the bingo state.

The partition target portions are individually mounted on the main body frame in a rearwardly tiltable state, and the partition target portions hit by a ball and fall rearward actuate the ball hit detection means. Since the hitting section target falls down, the sense of accomplishment aimed at can be enhanced, and the hit of the ball can be confirmed by mechanically pushing the ball hit detection means with the falling section target. it can.

The play mode detecting section comprises a detecting section for the number of inserted coins or the number of inserted cards. When detecting a plurality of coins or a plurality of cards and detecting a multi-player game, the match monitor control section sets If the control means determines that the player's pitch does not hit the section target section, the match monitor section is configured to give an instruction to perform a pitch change to another player. It is possible to play coins and cards in common and use the basic game device to increase convenience, and on the other hand, the control means can judge that the ball has been thrown off to ensure a competitive monitor. The club can inform the pitch change.

The play mode detecting section is constituted by a plurality of push button switches with a lamp. When a plurality of players are detected by the number of times that the push button switches are turned on and the lamps are turned on, the match monitor control section sets If the control means determines that the player's pitch does not hit the section target section, the match monitor section gives an instruction to perform a pitch change to another player. It is suitable to provide a basic game device as a game device, or to confirm the number of participants after paying a play fee in advance, and to be able to reliably grasp the number of participants by turning on the lamp. When the control means judges that the pitch has been missed, the match monitor unit is informed of the change of the pitch reliably, and the change is pushed in conjunction with the match monitor unit. It can also be configured to inform in the blink of an of the down switch lamp.

The battle monitor section comprises: a battle monitor;
A stage display unit and a stage quota number display unit;
Further, when the ball hit detection means detects a multiplayer play, the control means divides the plurality of section target portions into a plurality of stages, sets a target number in each stage, and sets the target number through the match monitor control portion. The current stage is displayed on the display unit, and the number of quotas on the display stage is displayed on the stage quota number display unit.When the quota is achieved, the result is displayed on the battle monitor, and a predetermined number of balls are added. If it is configured to control the ball supply means, for example, 9 to 16
If three or five division targets are cleared with three to five stages in one stage with 6 to 10 balls in one stage, control of the battle monitor control unit is performed. By displaying the information on the match monitor, the stage display unit, the stage quota number display unit, and the number of remaining balls display unit, it is possible to increase the fighting spirit by separating and clarifying the lesser current goal. Yes, and can strive to get a high score while maintaining a large number of remaining balls.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a two-person hit game device according to a representative embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows a flowchart of a play of the hit game device, showing a first half thereof.

FIG. 3 shows the latter half part following the flowchart of FIG. 2;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Target game device 11 Main body frame 12 Ball receiving plate 12A to 12P Division target portion 13A to 13P Light emitting means 14 Ball hit detecting means 15 Match monitor section 15A, 15B Match monitor 15C Stage quota number display section 15E Stage display section 16 Ball supply Means 20 Control means 22A Play system detection unit 26 Competition monitor control unit

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A ball supply means for supplying a predetermined number of balls to a player, and a main body frame vertically or inclinedly supported on a footrest, wherein a remote player supplies balls from the ball supply means. It is provided so that it can be used and aimed at,
A plurality of section target portions each having a sign, a ball hit detection means mounted on the main body frame and detecting a ball hitting the section target section and sending a ball hit detection signal to a control means; A ball hit detection signal is received from the hit detection means to determine and memorize which section target section is hit, and to store the remaining section target sections even after a predetermined time has elapsed from the ball supply by the ball supply means. A hitting game device comprising a control means for judging that the ball hit detection signal has come off if the ball hit detection signal is not sent from the ball hit detection means. Unit and a match monitor unit for indicating a player in the order of pitching and displaying a result per each player's ball. The play scheme detecting unit is target hitting game machine, comprising the competition monitor control unit for operating the competition monitoring unit detects a plurality of persons play. 2. The partition target section comprises a light-transmitting partition target section provided on a front surface of a ball receiving plate vertically supported on a rear portion of the main body frame, and individually provided with light emitting means behind the target section section. The control means, when the ball hit detection signal is sent, turns off the light emitting means which was turned on before hitting the ball.
2. The target game device according to claim 1. 3. The partition target section is individually mounted on the main body frame in a rearwardly retractable state, and the partition target section which has fallen rearward due to a ball hits the ball hit detecting means. The target hitting game device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein 4. The play mode detecting section comprises a detecting section for detecting the number of inserted coins or the number of inserted cards. When detecting a plurality of coins or a plurality of cards and detecting a multi-player game, the match monitor control section sets And a controller configured to, when the control means determines that a player's pitch does not hit the section target section, cause the match monitor section to give an instruction to perform a pitch change to another player.
The target game device according to any one of the above. 5. The play mode detecting section comprises a plurality of push-button switches with lamps, and when a plurality of players are detected by the number of times the push-button switches are turned on and the lamps are turned on, the match monitor control section, 2. The match monitor section, wherein when the control means determines that a player's pitch does not hit the section target section, an instruction to perform a pitch change to another player is issued by the match monitor section.
5. The target game device according to any one of claims 4 to 4. 6. The competition monitor section has a competition monitor, a stage display section, and a stage quota number display section, and the control section, when the ball hit detection section detects multiplayer play, The plurality of section target sections are divided into a plurality of stages, a target number in each stage is set, and the current stage is displayed on the stage display section via the battle monitor control section, and is also displayed on the stage quota number display section. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the number of quotas on the stage is displayed, and when the quota is achieved, the result is displayed on a battle monitor, and the ball supply means is controlled to add a predetermined number of balls. A target game device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.